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16th St. Mission BART Station

Metro Station and Rail Station

Mission District, San Francisco

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"Up 16th, Los Coyotes, BEST California Burritos in SF."(3 Tips)
"best people watching in the city"(2 Tips)
"Staircase bike wheel lift channels are key!"(3 Tips)
"Ride a Bart Simpson train."(5 Tips)

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Megan MastersJanuary 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
I use this station as it has the best people watching. But also watch out for your own people as it's not the safest-
Pam ☕️ OOctober 7, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Staircase bike wheel lift channels are key! Eliminates having to carry your ride on your shoulder.
Francine SneddonMay 28, 2013
If its super busy and your train doesn't arrive for at least 15 minutes, jump on a train heading in the opposite direction so you have a better chance of getting a seat.
Michael M.December 2, 2013
Been here 10+ times
From the street, down escalator at NE corner and up escalator at SW corner of the intersection.
SFBARTNovember 9, 2009
It's worth the walk just a few blocks over on Valencia to try Four Barrel Coffee. Great java AND tunes on vinyl - actual LPs on an old-school record-playing machine. Read more
Amanda Van WestDecember 7, 2011
Before you hit up the bars, brush up on new music knowledge by using me, so that you can impress people with your music taste!
Francine SneddonMay 28, 2013
Watch your surroundings! Lots of muggings happen here. Purses, cell phones and laptops. Lots of homeless and drug addicts, one of the worst stations to go to in sf.
Calvin DianaOctober 14, 2013
Lots of drug dealers, addicts and associated crime in the plaza. Don't have your phone in your hand or else it will be snatched from you by force. BART Police is useless they're never around!
CrystalJuly 12, 2013
Short walk to my favorite spots: Yoga To the People, Dr. Teeth, and Herbivore!
JoJo BearFebruary 20, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Hold onto your purses, iPods, backpacks and dignity for when you get above ground the undesirables roam like zombies!
Leah W.April 4, 2017
Been here 100+ times
Stay away. Get off anywhere else and take a Lyft.
Kian LaviSeptember 3, 2019
If you don't know what to expect, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Gusto LopezMarch 23, 2014
I always manage to see something interesting at this station.
PJ PergerOctober 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Visit from NYC, adore the platform's cleanliness and breeze.
Tantek ÇelikJuly 10, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Beware of zombies at the surface. Recognizable by a slow ambling walk, mostly harmless, and easily dodged. The presence of flesh-eating bacteria cannot be ruled out. Avoid contact, move along swiftly.
SFBARTFebruary 22, 2010
Short walk to Pauline's Pizza... delicious thin-crust pies with tradition or "eccentric" seasonal toppings like salted Meyer lemon puree. Read more
Joy AsicoNovember 14, 2011
Try la cumbre on 16th an valencia! Get the original mission burrito!
Stephen RosensheinNovember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The seats on the train are full of flesh eating bacteria, but are actually pretty comfortable
SFBARTOctober 16, 2009
Walk to Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) The oldest operating cinema in San Francisco, this non-profit neighborhood moviehouse screens indie flicks, docs and more. Read more
Susan BrownJune 13, 2013
The area is rough don't get off here at night if your a woman alone get off at 24 and walk back
511CCApril 20, 2011
Keep your eye out for brightly colored BART ART outside this station. Check out Casa Bonampak at 1051 Valencia St. for the real deal.
savoryexposure.comAugust 17, 2011
Sit and watch the world go by - some of the best people watching in the city
JoJo BearMay 13, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Remember the zombies are slow and if you aim for the head you'll be fine, if you see a horde then run bitch!!
Mark JansenMay 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Lots of abandoned buildings between here and 24th. Good urban photo op.
Camille LakeJune 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't forget to watch out for bums and hold your nose as you pass-by the smells.
Justin SullivanJanuary 29, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Stairs to the upper level are mid platform.
xGARAMBONERxJune 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Do yourself a favor and go to pancho villa taqueria! Best burrito in the city.
Brian TrotterFebruary 2, 2011
Taking the stairs two at a time is a great rule for developing a perky butt! :)
Bennett W WongMarch 26, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Heading downtown? You are at the right station!
Jonathan PercySeptember 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Ahhh 16th Street Bart. If you ever wanted to know what Beirut is like, hang out here. Say hi to the pimps and drug dealers in the plaza.
melanie espinuevaSeptember 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Use the bike ramp that runs along the long ass stairs at the entrance/exit of the station. Genius! :)
Ryan TxansonJanuary 29, 2012
A good place to wait for civic center police activity to cease!
Andrew BristowNovember 7, 2017
Prepare for panhandlers to accost you at all times
Richie WrEtcH 🦇June 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
beware of naked acrobats
Billy DunnFebruary 18, 2013
Watch out for yuppies and white people! They think thwy know what theyre doing!
JoJo BearNovember 9, 2012
Been here 50+ times
The last car....... (Always!)
Faris OranSeptember 9, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Watch out for ur bags don't leave them behind u or next to u they will be. G O N E lol
Nick VlkuNovember 5, 2012
You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
Takuma KMay 28, 2019
Clarion Alley is near hear.
Nicky DigitalNovember 8, 2013
Ride a Bart Simpson train.
Pinki 13August 18, 2012
Don't ride the elevador if possible! Pee, eeeewwwww!
Geordie E.December 22, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Up 16th, Los Coyotes, BEST California Burritos in SF.
JoJo BearMarch 12, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Carry a large can of RAID, the homeless, crackheads, trannies, tweakers and bums are lethal!
j bluOctober 5, 2010
Park your bike inside the fare gates and ride BART unencumbered!
JoJo BearApril 2, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Zombies, vampires, crack heads, trannies, welcome to the underworld!
Tamera ThomasFebruary 16, 2013
Don't use the elevator
Jussi HäyhäNovember 16, 2019
Been here 100+ times
Not 24th street Mission.
Maddie MaeAugust 14, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Don't stare.
Chloe CondonJuly 10, 2016
This place is basically a garbage pail.
Adam MorganDecember 8, 2010
pro-tip: the man yelling isn't yelling at you; its ok to ignore him

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